Saffron Tomato Salad

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This saffron tomato salad has Thai basil and saffron running through it. The summer ripeness of the tomatoes with bright sweet flavors full of juiciness makes for a delightful salad. We originally paired this salad with the Corn Fritters but it can stand on its own as a salad side dish.
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WHAT YOU NEED…

  • Tomatoes: are the anchor to this Saffron Tomato Salad. We recommend heirloom cherry tomatoes but they could work with just about any tomato you like. 
  • Saffron: brings a floral sweetness to the dish. High in antioxidants, this herb will serve on many levels. 
  • Shallots: are yet another ingredient that brings subtle sweetness with enough umami to round out the flavors.
  • Garlic: brings a needed punch to the sweetness that pairs perfectly with the shallots and enhances the floral saffron.
  • Thai Basil: gives a needed herbaceous and freshness to the salad and helps meld all the flavors together.

How To Make Saffron Tomato Salad

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Cooking the shallots and garlic with extra virgin olive oil.
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Then add the saffron and salt.
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Combine all ingredients together and toss to combine.
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Chefs Tips

  • You can make this salad a day ahead of time and it will get better the next day as the flavors meld together.
  • Don’t forget to season the salad with some salt.

Substitutions & Swaps

  • Saffron: Saffron is very expensive. If this is too much you can easily leave it out.
  • Thai Basil: Regular basil will work just fine as a substitute.
  • Shallots: If you can’t find shallots, yellow onions will work or leeks would be nice as well.
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Saffron Tomato Salad

5 from 2 votes
This saffron tomato salad has Thai basil and saffron running through it. The summer ripeness of the tomatoes with bright sweet flavors full of juiciness makes for a delightful salad. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 as a side
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 83
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 shallots peeled, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp parsley chopped
  • ½ tsp salt kosher
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp Thai basil chiffonade
  • 1 pinch saffron

Method
 

How to make Saffron Tomato Salad
  1. Gently heat the extra virgin olive oil over low heat. Add the shallots and minced garlic cooking for 2 minutes.
  2. The shallots and garlic should not take on any color. Remove the oil from the heat and add the saffron. Allow the saffron to steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the red wine vinegar to the saffron olive oil mixture.
  4. Place the cut tomatoes in a bowl, and add the chopped parsley, and the saffron oil. Mix to combine, and season with kosher salt.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.

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